Strong's Lexicon idea: Form, appearance, semblance Original Word: ἰδέα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb εἶδον (eidon), meaning "to see" or "to perceive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἰδέα, the concept of appearance or form can be related to Hebrew words like תֹּאַר (to'ar, Strong's 8389) meaning "form" or "appearance," and מַרְאֶה (mar'eh, Strong's 4758) meaning "sight" or "appearance." Usage: In the New Testament, the term ἰδέα is used to denote the outward appearance or form of something. It conveys the concept of how something is perceived visually or the impression it gives. The word is not frequently used in the New Testament but carries significant meaning in the context of perception and understanding. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "idea" was deeply philosophical, often associated with Plato's theory of forms, where the "idea" represented the true essence or perfect form of something. In the New Testament context, however, ἰδέα is more concerned with the visible and tangible appearance rather than abstract philosophical ideals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for eidea, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2397: εἰδέαεἰδέα, ἐιδεας, ἡ, Matthew 28:3 T Tr WH, a poetic form for ἰδέα, which see (cf. WH's Appendix, p. 153) (Baruch 6 (epistle of Jer.) 62; Aristophanes Thesm. 438 variant). Cf. Buttmann, 5; (Winers Grammar, 48 (47); see εἰ ἰ). STRONGS NT 2397: ἰδέαἰδέα, ἰδεας, ἡ (from εἶδον, ἰδεῖν), form, external appearance; aspect, look: Matthew 28:3 (T Tr WH εἰδέα, which see), cf. Alberti, Observations, at the passage; (Tdf. Proleg., p. 81). (Greek writings from Pindar and Herodotus down; 2 Macc. 3:16; for דְּמוּת Genesis 5:3.) (Cf. Schmidt, chapter 182, 3.) From eido; a sight (comparative figuratively "idea"), i.e. Aspect -- countenance. see GREEK eido Englishman's Concordance Matthew 28:3 N-NFSGRK: δὲ ἡ εἰδέα αὐτοῦ ὡς KJV: His countenance was like INT: moreover the appearance of him as |
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